Ensure smooth cotton buy, Telangana tells CCI
Despite expectations of lower acreage due to the El Nino impact, the area under cultivation increased by nearly 3 lakh acres1.21 lakh hectares in the State
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) is preparing for the arrival of cotton at designated procurement centres in Telangana. Despite concerns over a possible decline in acreage and production due to unfavorable weather conditions, farmers in the state have managed to plant 47.71 lakh acres (19.31 lakh hectares) of kharif crops this year, matching the normal acreage for the season.
The state government has assured the CCI of its support and asked the corporation to facilitate a smooth procurement process. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao further instructed millers to open their mills within the next two to three weeks, ensuring they can handle the anticipated inflow of cotton. To address issues with slot booking on the designated app, farmers have been organized into district-wise monitoring committees, with farmers themselves as members.
However, farmers have raised concerns about the shift from mandal-wise to district-wise allotment of slots, leading to difficulties in the procurement process. In response to these complaints, the Minister asked the Centre to improve the Kisan Kapas app, incorporating farmers' suggestions. The comments for the app should be in English, written in full sentences, and adhering to community guidelines.
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